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121 PPA

2009 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,668 mi
Last recorded54,668 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class55,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 PPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 54,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 52,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 49,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded -Tank Filler-

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 49,520 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded -Tank Filler-

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 45,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 44,126 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished + bald on outer shoulder replacement recommended

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 26 Jan 2021 42,791 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer shoulder replacement recommended

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear brake service recommended

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 30 Dec 2019 41,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 41,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 38,273 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 34,185 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 29,749 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 10,653 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 5,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 3,660 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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121 PPA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,339 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 121 PPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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121 PPA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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